Clarence Valley Council, Public Exhibitions, retrieved 31 January 2021:
Draft Memorials and Plaques on Public Land Policy
The purpose of this policy is to provide a framework for the installation of all memorials and plaques on public lands.
The draft Memorials and Plaques on Public Land Policy was considered at the 15 December meeting of Council, where it was resolved to place it on public exhibition for community comment.
Memorials and plaques to commemorate the life of a family member may not have any significance to the broader community. However, the appearance of such memorials and plaques may also be offensive to other members of the community and can have the effect of creating a cemetery appearance on public land. Council has powers pursuant to the Local Government Act 1993 to regulate the use of its public lands.
The purpose of this policy is to provide a framework for the installation of memorials and plaques on public lands.
Objectives in relation to memorials and plaques on public land are to:
minimise the occurrence of memorials and plaques;
restrict memorials and plaques to persons, associations or events of outstanding significance to a place; and
minimise any perceived public risks and environmental impacts of memorials and plaques.
In order to ensure that this policy meets the needs of the whole community we are seeking your feedback on this matter.
To make a submission, click on the ‘Make a Submission’ button below.
You can also send formal submission by mail to the General Manager, Clarence Valley Council, Locked Bag 23, Grafton, NSW 2460, clearly marked “Draft Memorials & Plaques on Public Land Policy"
Submissions close 4.00pm Friday 12 February 2021.
